The average bus between Catford and Ilford takes 1h 56m and the fastest bus takes 1h 20m. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Catford to Ilford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 15 minutes between Catford and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 1:41 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Catford is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Ilford at 1:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Street Station and take an average of 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Catford to Ilford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Catford to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Catford station and arriving at Ilford station via Liverpool Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Catford to Ilford bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Bromley Road / Lewisham Town Hall station.
Catford to Ilford bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Liverpool Street Station.
Book your Catford to Ilford bus tickets online with Arriva UK, Go Ahead London and Stagecoach London.
The distance between Catford and Ilford is 14.1 km. The road distance is 28 km.
Stagecoach London operates a bus from Bromley Road / Lewisham Town Hall to Liverpool Street Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 12m.